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Including children in plate/head count for wedding dinner

#1 User is offline   sunvintage 

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I have chosen a reception dinner venue, but they do not offer toddler and child menu. Formal dinner with cost at 30 per plate and we are planning on 60 guests. I will be paying for my teenage cousins and their guests, but have no idea if I should include toddlers (at least five around age 2-3-4) in the plate count.

Thank you in advance, Sunny

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If you are able to (financially) have an adult meal for them, then I would definitely have something ordered, I can't imagine any toddler not wanting to eat. If not, maybe the site will allow you to bring in a snack box or some small sandwiches & fruit for the children? I've seen wedding events where the host has a whole pack of snacks, toys and activities for the kids so they are entertained and fed. Everything can be individually wrapped (chips, cracker packs, even Lunchables) so there is no mess or handling of food on your part.
Good luck.

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Hello Sunny, I totally agree with Brandi. If the venue does not provide a kids meal, then you should be able to create your own meals for the children attending. Enjoy!

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